1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1996 Daihatsu Charade and 1996 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 121. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 121 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 121. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charade | 121 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
